Milk Fudge Squares from Japan

Creamy milk fudge cut into squares, with cane sugar comprising over 10% dry weight and significant dairy. Under HTS 1704.90.54.00 as other non-cocoa sugar confectionery pursuant to chapter 4 additional U.S. note 10. The evaporated milk base confirms dairy status.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Lab test for dry weight sugar/dairy; secure quota allocation pre-entry

• Pitfall: Amorphous form may challenge 'crystalline' exclusions—document structure

• Use FDA prior notice for confections